Rs 9.48 lakh income tax demand on coaching centre quashed: ITAT explains why attendance alone doesn't make contractual teachers employeesContractual teachers held as employees by the tax department and on this ground, Rs 9.48 lakh tax demand raised; ITAT Cochin rules administ...
24 Jul, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Sold multi-asset MFs? Before filing ITR, check the fund’s underlying asset mix as it determines tax treatment; know how to file return on such gainsMulti-asset mutual fund taxation depends on equity and debt exposure. Equity-oriented funds have specific tax rates and holding periods. De...
24 Jul, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Lady with Rs 5.28 lakh income pays no tax despite Rs 1.42 lakh STCG from equities; Know why ITAT Mumbai allowed the Section 87A rebateEver since the Income Tax utility has disabled the option to claim Section 87A tax rebate on short term capital gains (STCG) from listed eq...
24 Jul, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Son becomes NRI, gifts shares worth Rs 30 lakh to father; should this be disclosed in ITR? What taxpayers must do to avoid tax noticesNRI son gifted Rs 30 lakh shares to his father through an off-market transfer. Should it be reported in ITR? Although a genuine gift of sha...
23 Jul, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
New tax regime: Save up to Rs 65,500 in tax through your employer's NPS contribution; here's how to claim itSection 80CCD(2) provides a tax deduction for employer contributions to NPS. This benefit remains available under the new tax regime for sa...
23 Jul, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
ITR filing: Received Section 143(1) intimation with tax demand? Respond within 30 days or risk being treated as an ‘assessee in default’; know how to do itTaxpayers must respond to Section 143(1) intimations with tax demands promptly. Failure to respond within thirty days can lead to penalties...
23 Jul, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Cipla Q1 Results: Cons profit drops 39% YoY to Rs 789 crore; revenue rises marginallyCipla Q1 Results: Pharma major Cipla reported a 39% year-on-year decline in Q1FY27 consolidated net profit to Rs 789 crore, mainly due to a...
23 Jul, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Name appearing in builder's records showing cash payment: Will you need to pay income tax for such property purchase? Here’s what ITAT saidCan the Income Tax Department tax you based only on papers found during a builder's search? A recent ITAT ruling explains when third-party ...
22 Jul, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
ITR filing: Claimed capital gains exemption? The 3-year tax trap that may trigger income-tax noticesMany taxpayers wrongly believe that capital gains deposited in the Capital Gains Account Scheme (CGAS) become taxable only on withdrawal. T...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
ITR filing: Got Section 143(1) intimation after filing your income tax return? Here’s what it meansAfter filing your Income Tax Return, you may receive a Section 143(1) intimation notice. This notice confirms the tax department's prelimin...
21 Jul, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
ITR filing 2026: Step-by-step guide to filing ITR-1 for AY 2026-27 before the July 31 deadlineStudents, salaried individuals, and pensioners can file ITR-1 for AY 2026-2027. The deadline for filing this income tax return is July 31, ...
20 Jul, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Income tax return: How to report capital gains correctly to avoid ITR filing mistakesAll disclosure of capital gains must be filed in Schedule CG. This schedule houses separate sections for different types of gains. For accu...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
Income tax penalties explained: Under-reporting, not furnishing ITR, and more -Defaults and penalties under different sectionsIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Presumptive taxation: Rebate to losses & deductions, what is the practical impact of changes under Income Tax Act, 2025Under the old Income Tax Act, 1961, the regime operated under three separate provisions. The new Income Tax Act, 2025 consolidates them int...
13 Jul, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Income tax slabs for Tax Year 2026-2027, FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27) under the new tax regimeThe new Income Tax Act, 2025, takes effect from April 1, 2026, maintaining current tax slab rates. Highest tax rate remains 30% for incomes...
08 Jul, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
FD rate up to 8.3% for senior citizens investing for three years; Know list of banksSenior citizens can now secure fixed deposit interest rates up to 8.3% for a three-year term with select small finance banks, offering a lu...
04 Jul, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Zero income tax in Form 16? You may still have to file an ITR in these casesEven if your Form 16 shows zero tax payable due to the Section 87A rebate, filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) might still be mandatory. Cert...
02 Jul, 2026, 06.30 AM IST